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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?
(a) Commercial guides
(b) EPA
(c) Climbers
(d) Sherpas

2. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Andy Harris

3. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Boots
(b) Gear
(c) Oxygen
(d) Food

4. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?
(a) Sherpos
(b) Sherpas
(c) Sholas
(d) Saldas

5. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?
(a) Hot water
(b) Hot tubs
(c) Satellite phone
(d) Electricity

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

2. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

3. Who were the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

4. In what is Base Camp located?

5. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

(see the answer key)

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